Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
4FD2E9
RGB
79, 210, 233
HSL
189, 78%, 61%
HSB
189, 66%, 91%
CMYK
66, 10, 0, 9
LAB
78, -32, -23
LCH
78, 39, 215
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 211
XYZ
41, 54, 85
LUV
78, -50, -30
HWB
189, 31%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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